Department of Biology

Degrees

The Department of Biology offers the following degrees. 

• Ph.D. in Biology
• B.S. in Biology
• B.S. in Neurobiology
• B.S. in Environmental Biology
• B.S. in Biology of Global Health

Post-bac program for pre-meds

The Department of Biology participates in the Post-Bac program for students who want to improve their science background to prepare for medical school. The program provides rigorous training in math and laboratory sciences, access to pre-medical advising and, upon completion of the certificate requirements, the opportunity to be evaluated and recommended by the Pre-Med Committee.  MORE...

Affiliated Programs

Center for the Environment

The Center for the Environment aims to provide an evolving forum for the discussion, dissemination, and awareness of environmental issues affecting all areas of scholarship, education, and service at Georgetown. A minor is offered to undergraduate students through this program.  MORE...

Center for Infectious Diseases

The Center for Infectious Disease is dedicated to improving the lives of the world's people through combating infectious diseases. Building on Georgetown University's excellence in infectious disease research, our goals are to develop new chemotherapeutics, diagnostics and vaccines via research on microbial pathogens and their interactions with human hosts.  MORE...

Program on Science in the Public Interest

Located in the heart of the nation's capital, the Program on Science in the Public Interest promotes direct dialog with the government on critical scientific issues and helps to develop the next generation of citizen scientists.   MORE...